Over the years we have seen the evolution of many technologies and amenities for the multifamily housing industry.(Source NAA) From the fax machine in the early 90’s that made it easier and quicker to process lease applications to new smart home technology for convenience and...
My daughter sat down next to me and looked like she had something serious to say. “Mom you don’t look as old as grandma did to me when she was your age.” At first, I thought that this was a compliment, but after a moment...
It’s January 30th, a very cold Wednesday morning in Richmond, the capital of Virginia. We are standing in a long line for Lobby Day 2020 with members from The Virginia Apartment Management Association. VAMA began its Lobby day tradition 6 years ago with barely a...
Who remembers Paul McCarthy’s song “Let em in”? Here’s a hint…. Wings. Yes, Paul had another band besides the Beatles. “Someone’s knockin’ at the door. Someone’s ringing the bell. Do me a favor and let em in.” The days of just letting anyone in; well...
There’s an app for that. There seems to be an app for almost everything these days! Then why do so many of us feel app weary or fatigued? Are these apps adding value to our lives? Why do we need all these apps? With Central...
Weidner Apartment Homes, the 15th largest owner of apartments in the US, announced in December of 2019 that it will suspend it’s use of Facebook to better protect the privacy and data of its residents and business operations. They will be looking at new in-house...
I have been blessed to work in and around property management for over 25 years. I began my career on-site with a background in retail. I thought it would be a fun job and I didn’t have to work too many evenings and not every...
The beginning of every new year can bring promise and excitement. Traditionally our thoughts turn to the year in review. What went well? What could have been more successful? Hence the practice of setting a New Year’s Resolution to ensure a new success. We began setting...